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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.59, 1,084.14 and 620.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.59, 1,084.14 and 620.46 is: 928.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.59 : 1,084.14 = 620.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.59/1,084.14 = 620.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.59x = 1,084.14 × 620.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.59x = 672,665.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,665.50/724.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.34

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